Bulgaria updates its security protocols every day, regardless of the diplomatic note received from Iran, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told reporters at a briefing on Wednesday. "In any event, at every moment we are updating our security protocols because of the current security environment an»»»

Journalist, international analyst, TV host and author Georgi Milkov and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation received the Diplomatic Institute's annual Docendo Discimus honorary awards for 2026 at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sofia. The awards carry the institute's motto, Docendo»»»

The full inclusion of adults with disabilities in social life is a duty of society, but also a cause for the Progressive Bulgaria (PB) coalition as stated by Elena Noneva from Progressive Bulgaria in a declaration from the parliamentary rostrum. She invited the members of parliament to attend the o»»»

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The disarmament of Lebanese movement Hezbollah will only be possible once Israeli troops withdraw, the Lebanese army is fully in control and a state-run reconstruction program begins, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said. "Hezbollah can be disarmed if we are honest about what it t»»»

Share: In this photo released by the Lebanese Government press office, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam raises a Lebanese flag during a visit to the southern village of Zawtar Al Gharbieh on July 22, 2026. © Lebanese Government press office via AP Beirut is working towards a “complete Israeli wi»»»

Euromarina presents Spain’s Mediterranean coast as a lifestyle and investment destination. WBJ talked to Patricia Quesada, Managing Director of Euromarina, about the developer’s offer for Polish buyers, local support and homes designed for year-round living, holidays and long-term value WBJ: What i»»»

HONG KONG — Oil rose in Asian trade Wednesday, with Brent crude hitting its highest price in more than a month, as Iran targeted US radar and air defence installations in the Gulf.Brent crude was trading up 1.2 percent at $92.09 a barrel at around 0130 GMT, its highest intraday price since June 11»»»

Beirut is working towards a "complete Israeli withdrawal" from areas it occupies, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday on a visit to a village where Lebanon's army recently deployed. Earlier, the US military launched an 11th straight night of strikes on Iran, with President Donald »»»

Donald Trump has said that Pickaxe Mountain in Iran could be bombed imminently by the US. The fortified site, buried deep underground, is believed to be an enrichment facility. Story by Ellen Gainsford.»»»

The UAE continues to strengthen its position in organ transplantation through an integrated national system that combines advanced healthcare, modern legislation and organ donation programmes, giving patients with organ failure greater access to life-saving treatment. In recent years, the country h»»»

TUNIS, July 22 (TAP) – Fostering cooperation between Tunisia and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was the focus of talks held, on Wednesday, between Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh and EBRD’s Managing...»»»

MOSCOW: Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila on Thursday for talks set to focus on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. “The meeting will be useful in any case. It’s good to ask questions and get answers,” Lavrov told reporters on»»»

DUBAI: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Wednesday that lasting regional stability can only be achieved through diplomacy and sustainable political solutions, not military force, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Speaking via video link at the 16th Gulf Research Forum in Cambri»»»

The Apollo Gallery at Paris's Louvre Museum, the site of the jewelry heist of October 2025, is set to reopen to the public on Wednesday without any jewelry on display, an informed source told AFP. The Apollo Gallery of Paris's Louvre Museum, where French crown jewels worth 88 million euros were sto»»»

Daniel Siad, a French modelling scout with links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at his home outside Paris, prosecutors said on Wednesday morning. A French modelling scout with close ties to the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead at his home outside Paris, prosecu»»»

France's environment minister Monique Barbut said Wednesday that she will remain in her post despite her disagreement with a bill on bee-harming pesticides, given the "urgency" to act on climate change. Earlier in the day, Barbut said she would submit her resignation to the president.  France'»»»

It is the gallery from where 88 million euros worth of France's crown jewels were stolen last year in a dramatic heist. Thieves disguised as construction workers and broke into the gallery, using a truck mounted lift. Today, the Apollo Gallery of Paris's Louvre Museum is to reopen to the public. No»»»

The French parliament has approved a social media ban for children under the age of 15. The measure is due to come into effect after the Summer holidays – but many questions still need to be answered as to how it will be enforced. Story by James Vasina.»»»

Here in France, authorities are waging an increasingly intense battle against rising drug crime. That fight took a new turn this week – as the mayor of the southern town of Alès was spirited from his home by police in the middle of the night over fears for his safety. He'd received multiple threats»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has been forced into a humiliating climbdown over his nomination of chess grandmaster Judit Polgar to become the country’s next president. Amid outrage across Hungary’s stark political divide, Polgar’s rebuttal of Magyar’s offer represents a setback for his cru»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia raised SR5.35 billion ($1.42 billion) through its July issuance under the SR-denominated Sukuk Program, down 49 percent from the previous month, official data showed. The Kingdom’s National Debt Management Center revealed that the July issuance was divided into five tranches, m»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received a European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) delegation for Southeast Europe on Wednesday to discuss a continuation of cooperation and Serbia's strategic development priorities in sustainable infrastructure, the energy sector, gree»»»

The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that it has received a diplomatic note from the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sofia concerning the possible deployment of U.S. Air Force aerial refueling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base. According to the ministry, the Iranian side used th»»»

Bulgaria’s Parliament elected Plamen Tonchev as chairman of the State Agency for National Security (SANS), returning him to the post he previously held. His nomination was approved with 175 votes in favor, 34 against and 12 abstentions. Tonchev received support from 127 lawmakers from Progressive B»»»

Radev Rules Out Bulgarian Territory Being Used for Middle East Military Operations Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria will not allow its territory to be used for military operations in the Middle East, stressing that the planned deployment of US tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base is intended »»»

Revival leader Kostadin Kostadinov criticized the government’s foreign policy from the parliamentary rostrum, accusing the cabinet of continuing the approach of previous administrations regarding support for Ukraine. Kostadinov said his statement was prompted by a declaration signed last week by Bu»»»

Residents of the Bulgarian village of Bezmer have launched a petition against the deployment of US tanker aircraft at the nearby air base, with locals saying they are prepared to organize protests over concerns about the possible consequences for the community. Bezmer Mayor Rosen Rusev said the ini»»»

Volodymyr Zelensky has bowed to pressure from the streets. Oleksandr Syrsky is no longer head of the Ukrainian armed forces, the Ukrainian president announced on Tuesday. The protests began five days ago following the sacking of Mykhailo Fedorov from his post as defence minister. Story by Daniel Qu»»»

The wildfire that has burned through 2,550 hectares in southern France is now “contained” despite remaining hot spots, regional fire chief Éric Grohin said Wednesday. Nearly 1,000 firefighters and dozens of aircraft battled the fast-moving blaze on Tuesday after flames forced hundreds of peopl»»»

Manila: After years of fluctuating fortunes, the Philippine passport is showing signs of recovery. The latest Henley Passport Index places the Philippines 72nd in the world in 2026, its highest position since before the pandemic and a modest improvement from 75th last year. This year's ranking sugg»»»

A new round of U.S.-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Italy on August 4, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday. "We will host another session of dialogue on August 4," Tajani told parliament, following a round of talks between delegations from the two cou»»»

New Delhi: Crowds of supporters of India's online "cockroach" movement grew on Wednesday at a New Delhi protest site, with their campaign for accountability and reform following examination scandals getting a boost inside parliament from opposition lawmakers. The protests, led by the social media-d»»»

Logistics facilities belonging to Russian online markeplace Wildberries came under attack by Ukrainian drones overnight for a third time in four days, injuring 15 employees, three of them seriously. File photo by Stringer/EPA July 22 (UPI) -- Ukrainian drones hit logistics plants of Russian online »»»

The Hungarian government has unveiled what it describes as one of the largest railway development programmes in the country’s history, committing around HUF 3,550 billion (EUR 9.8 billion) to modernising the national rail network by 2035. Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Transport and Investment Min»»»

LONDON: EU member states must end the sale of Israel Bonds within the bloc or risk being complicit in the genocide against Palestinians, Amnesty International has said. Figures published by the Israeli government show that it sharply increased the issuance of the bonds since October 2023. They are »»»

Dubai: Digital commerce founders seeking to enter or expand in Dubai will be able to apply for a new incubation programme offering mentorship, corporate pilot opportunities and access to potential investors. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Dubai CommerCity has partnere»»»

Russian units of the Sever battlegroup have liberated the populated locality of Artelnoye in the Kharkov region, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported on Wednesday. "As a result of active operations units of the Sever battlegroup established control over the populated locality of Artelnoye in th»»»

Global law firm Dentons has advised the lenders, International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, and Kommunalkredit Austria AG, on the EUR 48.5 million financing provided by IFC for the second phase of Aukera’s Gura Ialomiței battery energy storage system (B»»»

eVoost AI, a company that built an AI-based operating system for residential sales, has announced the launch of operations in Romania. Founded in the UAE in May 2024, the platform is backed by Mubadala, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, through its Hub71 global technology ecosystem. Its managed re»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe If US Sets Dirty Feet on Iran’s Soil, We Will Fight It with All Our Might: Commander 22-07-2026 13:33 PM The Commander of the Iranian Army,»»»

RIYADH: Jordan and the US signed a reciprocal trade agreement that caps tariffs on exports from the Middle Eastern country at 10 percent and expands market access for both nations. According to the Jordan News Agency, also known as Petra, the deal was signed on July 21 in Washington by the country’»»»

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how work is organised and what companies look for when hiring, according to the latest PwC Global AI Jobs Barometer. While the technology is lowering barriers to entry in some occupations, it is raising expectations in others. As AI takes on a larger share of ro»»»

A French modelling scout with close ties to the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead at his home outside Paris, prosecutors said on Wednesday. Under investigation in France, Daniel Siad, 69, was one of several French men accused of aiding Epstein to traffic and abuse women. Siad ha»»»

Hamid Hamid, MP from the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) and deputy chair of the party, presented information about the properties of the Minister of Interior, Ivan Demerdzhiev, and his wife and announced that it will also be sent to the prosecutor's office on Wednesday. The data was present»»»

The government has decided to transfer the building at 23 Vrabcha St. in Sofia to the National Revenue Agency (NRA), Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov said after the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. Responding to a reporter's question, Shishkov confirmed that the building ho»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Drone Strike, Shelling and Incursions: Israeli Enemy Steps Up Attacks in Southern Lebanon 22-07-2026 13:30 PM Screen capture of a video sho»»»

Police officers in Alai district of Osh region have uncovered a case of illegal possession of a firearm. According to the regional police department, during the Arsenal operation, officers found and seized a TOZ-11 rifled firearm from a 38-year-old man identified as K.K. The weapon was reportedly s»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi described the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a direct consequence of the US’ violations of the Islamabad MoU and its provocative actions, warning that Washington bears responsibility for undermining diplomacy and regional stability. Aragchi made the remark»»»

Washington, July 22 (SANA) – The U.S. dollar strengthened for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday as rising oil prices, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, fueled concerns that inflationary pressures could remain elevated. The dollar index, which tracks the U.S. currency against a»»»